Literary award · United States · since 1948

Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting

American journalism award (1948–1952, 2007–). Established 1948 in United States.

About Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting

The Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting is awarded to an example of "significant issues of local or statewide concern, demonstrating originality and community connection". This Pulitzer Prize was first awarded in 1948. Like most Pulitzers the winner receives a $15,000 award.

From the Wikipedia article “Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent winners

YearWinnerWinning work
2023Anna Wolfe—
2022Madison Hopkins—
2022Cecilia Reyes—
2016Cara Fitzpatrick—
2016Lisa Gartner—
2016Michael LaForgia—
2015Rebecca Kimitch—
2014Will Hobson—
2014Michael LaForgia—
2012Sara Ganim—
2010Raquel Rutledge—
2009Jim Schaefer—
2009M.L. Elrick—
2009Ryan Gabrielson—

From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.

Eligibility and entering

Check the official rules of the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.

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